Connie Hwang

Connie Hwang is a Professor in the Department of Design at San José State University and principal of Connie Hwang Design in San Francisco. She holds an MFA in Visual Communication Design from the University of Washington. Her studio specializes in design for museums, galleries, cultural institutions, and restaurants, with clients including the Asian Art Museum, San Francisco Ballet, and Japanese American National Museum.

Hwang's design practice emphasizes craftsmanship, reinvention, and intuitive approaches to visual communication. Her work explores cultural narratives through publication design, branding, and exhibition catalogs, often focusing on translating artistic and cultural content into compelling visual experiences.

Her studio has received recognition from major design organizations including Communication Arts, Graphis, Print, and STEP Design 100. Notable projects include the 'Art at Ohana' guidebook for Montage Health Foundation and exhibition catalogs for institutions like the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery and San José Museum of Art.